Design for Manufacturing Engineer (Robotics)

Location: Zürich, Switzerland

Company

ETH spin-off developing high-precision 6-axis force-torque, torque and tactile sensors as a sensing platform for physical AI, robotics and volume production.

What you will do

• Co-design sensors with mechanical engineers to improve manufacturability, assembly, cost and scalability.
• Translate production feedback into design changes and provide DFM guidance on tolerances, materials, part count and assembly.
• Perform FEM analysis to verify the structural integrity of parts and assemblies.
• Create and review manufacturing drawings with GD&T, tolerances and surface-finish requirements.
• Design jigs, fixtures and tools that improve production speed and repeatability.
• Maintain assembly and test instructions, BOMs, PDM documentation, ERP records and revision control; review purchase orders and inspect incoming parts.

Requirements

• Degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics or a similar field.
• 3+ years of experience in DFM, manufacturing engineering or mechanical design of precision parts.
• Strong CAD skills in SolidWorks and a solid command of technical drawings and GD&T.
• Hands-on experience with FEM for structural analysis.
• Practical knowledge of machining, injection molding and cable assembly processes.
• Experience designing jigs and fixtures.
• Fluent English required.

Nice to have

• Background in sensors, robotics, metrology or medical devices.
• Experience with ERP systems, ideally Odoo, and BOM management.
• Incoming inspection and measurement experience with CMMs or gauges.
• Experience taking a product from prototype to series production.
• German language skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Direct impact on how products are built while scaling to volume.
• Cross-functional work across design and production in a fast-growing deep-tech company.
• Small, ambitious team focused on physical AI and robotics.
• Competitive salary and employee participation.